The Other

What is the modern definition of slavery versus the definition accepted in the past? Can the issue of slavery be said to be one that is prevalent in our communities today? Ahlulbayt TV seeks to understand the topic of slavery and its significance in our society today.

On the one hand, the topic is theological in the sense that it has evolved under Islam. On the other hand, it is a socio-political topic, with respect to its progression from Prehistoric Arabia and Africa, to its implementation all over the world today. Slaves were bought and sold hundreds of years ago – this trading of slaves still exists in some regions today. We also see the atrocious acts such as sex trafficking and the like, which have evolved from the idea of slavery.

The topic of slavery can be very controversial in terms of its execution at the time of the Prophet (saww), and one may argue that the same execution can take place today. However, times are different, and we need to realize that Islamic law changes under the circumstances. How can we define slavery today? Is it the same definition of slavery as that which existed that the time of the Prophet (saww)?

Watch the ground-breaking documentary titled "The Other", which seeks to answer the preceding questions, airing exclusively on Ahlulbayt TV at 22:30 (GMT) on Tuesday November 5th.